Officer Shoots, Kills Pit Bull

A southwest Florida officer has killed a pit bull that was charging him.

The Associated Press

CLEARWATER | A Florida officer has killed a pit bull that was charging him.

Clearwater Police officials said an officer responded to a home Saturday after someone complained about an aggressive dog.

The pit bull charged the officer multiple times, forcing the officer to use a baton to protect himself. Authorities said the dog continued to charge him so the officer shot his handgun and killed the dog.